The Old Farmhouse Gathering

New Gift Basket Drawing!

2009-11-02T21:32:00.009-06:00

It's time for another Wonderful Gift Basket Drawing from the Girls in the Old Farmhouse Gathering! The Elves have been busy working to fill another Handmade Basket by Rose Clawson. That by its self would be a wonderful treat! But look at everything that goes with it! Woo-Hoo! Make sure you leave a comment on THIS post--and Please leave your contact info so we can reach you if we draw your name! Get another chance in this drawing by adding the mini ( in the right column) to your blog or web site!

Clockwise starting at the top------

1. 8" X 8" Handmade wood frame--by FirecrackerKid
2."Rudy" by Vintage Keepsake Trunk
3.Primitive Star Ornie by--PioneerLoft
4. 2 sets of Hangtags by Ewe'n Me Priniables
5.Snowman Hat Candle by Harvest Moon Prims
6.Snowman Gift Holders set of 5--Alberta Country Prims
7.Snowman Lamp--Country Prim Shoppe
8. Chalkware Santa--9.5" tall-- by PrairieRose
9. Snowman Pillow--Teresas Primitive Treasures
Total value ---$145.00

Drawing will be held Nov.27th !
This drawing will be done with random.org

Old Farmhouse Holiday Celebration is underway!

2009-10-27T20:03:00.008-05:00

Old Farmhouse has launched the Holiday Celebration! You will be thrilled with all the new goodies these ladies have created for this year. You will find both wonderful Gift Items as well as Holiday Decor.Swing by and see what they have come up with. As usual, it's all top of the line work! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the New Holiday Pieces!

We will also be having another Fabulous Drawing for a Prim Holiday Gift Basket! Check back nest week for Pictures and directions for it! You will LOVE this one!!! You don't want to miss this!

OFG Holiday Celebration is Starting Soon!

2009-10-10T22:55:00.000-05:00

The Old Farmhouse Gathering will be starting the Holiday Celebration the week-end of the 24th this month! Please check back with us for a Magical Wonderland of Christmas Goodies from some of the Best Prim to Shabby artists on Etsy! These folks never cease to amaze me with their talent. We will also be having a Holiday Gift Basket Drawing in the near future! Please check by and see what we come up with. I'm sure we can find something amazing to fill that basket with! You could be the lucky winner this time!!!

(These items are in the shops for sale NOW!!)

Winner in the Maynard the Mouse ans Decorative Tun Bucket!!!

2009-10-10T19:44:00.000-05:00

We Have a Winner! We have had the drawing for Maynard the Mouse and the Decorative Tin Bucket tonite! Random.org was used to make the selection. I don't know her name yet--but here is her Blog--

http://loveleightreasures.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Blog, and so worth the visit! I will let you know who she is when I find out myself! CONGRATULATIONS Love Eight Treasures!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!

2009-10-07T20:05:00.002-05:00

WE have a winner of the Gift Basket tonite! Congratulations Becky Jean of Wisconsin! I have emailed you and will be looking forward to sending it to you as soon as I hear from you.
We will draw another lucky lady's name for the Decorated Bucket and "Herman the Mouse" this next week! Good luck!

The drawing was done by Random.org

OFG Fall & Halloween Celebration is Underway!!

2009-09-24T17:07:00.024-05:00

Come one , Come all! Old Farmhouse Gathering is having an Old Fashioned Fall & Holiday Celebration! The artists at OFG have really outdone themselves this time! You can see a sampling of the outstanding artwork above, and see it ALL HERE .

Go check them out, and make sure you come back to enter into our drawing for the Fall Gift Basket!

OFG GIFT BASKET

There is over $155.00 worth of Fabulous Prim necessities in this Handmade basket by Rose Clawson of Baskets by Rose. Included in this wonderful basket is~~~

4~pack Autumn Harvest Melting Tarts by Andrea Carrier
Ghosts Gather Here Sign by Kerri Savina
Handmade Votive Candle Holder by Carol Anderson
"Piggy" Oven Mitt w/ Wooden Spoons by Judy Bailey
Grungy Pumpkin / Crow Make-do by Doris Henson
Count Dracula Sitter by Jody Seilheimer
Trick or Treats Soy Candle byKimberly Scott
Wool Applique Pillow by Teresa Miller
Prim Pumpkin Tag by Kim Orcutt
"Frankie" Doll By Joan Minervini

Make sure to leave a comment here to be entered into the drawing which will be held on OCT 7th! If You add the Mini on the left to your Blog--You will have TWO chances to win! Make sure you let me know if you add to make sure you get credit!

We will also be having another drawing for the following items~~~

Drawing for these items on Oct. 10th!

Painted Tin Bucket by Natalie Geffre
Maynard Mouse & His Pumpkin by Robyn Martin

GOOD LUCK TO ALL! Have Fun Checking Out ALL the NEW PRIM GOODIES On ETSY!

Make sure to leave your email address so we can get in touch with you!

Firecracker Kid's First Blog Giveaway!

2009-09-16T19:18:00.004-05:00

She hasn't had her blog up and running for long, and she wants to celebrate by having her very first giveaway. Hey, everybuddy's doin' it! Why not her too? Besides, it's a lot of fun, and she feels like makin' people happy. The winner will receive her Primitive One-of-a-Kind Rolling Pin Dough Bowl.

Go to Carol's Blog (link below), a method of contacting you, and your choice of color. As simple as that, and she'll enter your name for a chance to win. The drawing will be held and the winner announced Thursday, October 1. So enjoy the excitement and Good Luck! (USA Entries only please)

Click HERE for Carol's Blog

Giveaway from MamaB's Front Porch!

2009-09-15T13:29:00.004-05:00

Giveaway from MammaB's Front Porch!

She did another screcrow candle holder to give away this month for your fall decorating...here are the rules;
comment on this post (On MamaB's Blog)..
you must leave your name and email address
so she can contact you if you win.
if you post it on your blog you get an extra entry.
the drawing will be sept 30...so tell everybody!
USA Entries only Please.
Click Here to... sign up...

Monday Market Place

2009-09-14T14:58:00.004-05:00

Featuring~~ Rabbit Hollow Prims!

I am a teacher by trade and make dolls in my spare time which is not much as I am also a mother of 2 boys who are 3 and 5 yrs old. I would love to branch out and open a store one day either online, off-line or both

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

Rabbit Hollow Prims because my mom had the name for her shop when it was open and wanted to carry on the

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

About 2 years





3. What type of items do you offer?
primitive dolls. vintage patterns, fabrics and turkey calls.

4. How long have you been crafting?

17 years

5. Who or What inspires you?
All the other doll artists out there.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
I couldn't pick just one but I love Halloween the most.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
http://www.rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com
http://www.spookyspells.blogspot.com

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/rabbithollowprims_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5125705
http://www.lemonpoppyseeds.com/shoppes/psrabbithollowprims/
http://wsoapp-rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth489/
http://www.ksgpshoppe.com/RabbitHollowPrims.html
http://rabbithollowprims-soatp.blogspot.com/

Be sure to check out all of Rabbit Hollow's sites! She is a wonderful crafter and she has so much to offer!

MONDAY MARKETPLACE ON OFG!

2009-09-07T00:57:00.009-05:00

FIRECRACKERKID PRIMITIVES

Come take a look at Carol's shop where you can find folk art,Primitives, and onof-a kind Handcrafted Woodcraft, Home Furnishings,Decor, and more.Carol creates some popular items that you would love to decorate your country, early, primitivefolk art, and shabby homes with. All items are personally handcrafted and decorated by this very talented couple.

1. Why did you choose that name?

Firecrackerkid Primitives. I chose this name, because I was born on the 4th of July, and my family always called me "the firecrackerkid". My father said when I was born I came out with a bang, jokingly of course. Plus it's Independence Day, and I really love my country, and my freedom so it all fits together nicely.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
One year and four months

3. What type of items do you offer?
One-of-a-kind Woodcrafts and reproduction woodcrafts of different Early American dough bowl racks and furniture.

4. How long have you been crafting?
Twenty years.
                         
5. Who or What inspires you?
The love of all things Primitive. Plus, the economy is what inspired my husband and myself to make our own Primitives. My husband is who inspires me, because of his hard work ethics, and the fact that he can do just about anything or any challenge put before him. He's a hard working man. A Jack-of-all-trades so to speak. He was a carpenter since he was a teenager, and even built our home along with several other homes locally. Pretty inspiring and impressive to me.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
That would be our one-of-a-kind items. We like to come up with unique primitive woodcrafts that are appealing to others, and yet at the same time are functional in the home.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1817572815&v=wall&ref=name

http://myworld.ebay.com/carola_firecrackerbaby

http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/

CLICK HERE TO SEE CAROL's SHOP!

OFG is Getting Ready for Fall!

2009-09-05T15:33:00.000-05:00

The artists at OFG are getting ready for Fall and Halloween! We will be soon unveiling our New Fall and Halloween goodies. Keep watch for our Fall Gift Basket Giveaway!! You won't want to miss this one! We will have a Fabulous Handmade Basket by Rose Clawson filled with some of the best handmade Fall and Halloween Decor by various artists for you and your home. Just in time for Fall decorating! Check back this week for full details!

2009-09-05T15:03:00.008-05:00

OFG Spring / Easter Celebration Is Here!

2009-02-25T23:07:00.014-06:00

Are you ready for Spring?? I know I sure am , and so are the folks at the Old Farmhouse!
They have been working so hard to get ready for Spring and Easter!
You won't believe all the goodies they have in store. They will be unveiling everything Mar.1 on etsy, so be sure to check in and see what you will find!

They have done some beautiful work!

Take a look below for Two Slideshows of the Newest Creations for the! SPRING CELEBRATION!

Come and Celebrate with us!

The Guys and Girls of The Old Farmhouse Gathering!
OFG on etsy

CPSIA--How does this effect You?

2009-01-27T16:49:00.002-06:00

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.

Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.

How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.

To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html

To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.

If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

Please contact your Congressmen and Representatives and let them know how this will effect you and your lives. This is very Important.

2008-10-01T02:59:00.003-05:00

The OFG Holiday Celebration is Here!

The Evles at the OFG workshop have all been so busy getting ready for the Holidays! You should see all the goodies they have created this year! We have Gingerbread boys, ragballs, Angels, Santas, mousies, and doves,my oh my, reindeer too! There are just so many wonderful things to see! There are candles, holiday signs, soaps, sleds,and dolls! I saw snowmen, of all kinds, even on lamps! Oh--to many wonderful things to remember! You will have to go look for yourself! Just scroll down to the bottom of this page and you will get a peek at some of the wonderful things I saw. Then you can make the trip over to Etsy and see Everything! Just too many Prim decorating ideas to list. Everything for Fall, Thanksgiving, and of course--Christmas!! If you don't find it here--you won't be disapointed! Santa is sure proud of them---Mrs Claus will have a ball decorating the North Pole this year, and so will You!

"Merry Christmas to You and Yours! May this Holiday Season bring you Peace , Love, and Joy!" from all the Guys and Gals at the Old Farmhouse Gathering

2008-09-23T00:03:00.004-05:00

Holiday Celebration is Coming!!!

It's just around the corner! The OFG Holiday Celebration will be starting next week!

I have had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at some of the goodies that will be offered--and trust me--you do not want to miss this one!! Check back here on Oct. 1st--I will share them with you, and let you know where you can find them.!

Halloween Spookfest is Here!!

2008-08-29T13:50:00.005-05:00

The ladies of OFG have worked and worked to bring you some of the finest Halloween Goodies ever! There are two slideshows below to see the New pieces they have created.

The Wonderful pic in this post is by Apple Tree Cottage--isn't she just Awsome!

You can type in OFG Spookfest into the etsy searchbar to see all the entries for this Celebration of Halloween~~ Or click on the link in the upper left hand corner to see All the New OFG goodies, These ladies sure have been busy! You don't want to miss anything. The best Prims are found on OFG on Etsy!!

There are lots of New Treasurys made up already on Etsy--Look for the words OFG or OFG Spookfest in the Titles!

The time has come
For the
Witches dance
And the spooks from
Far and near
Will gather and
Make merry
For Halloween is near!

2008-08-28T03:06:00.003-05:00

Halloween Spookfest is starting this Friday! Come back to see the Scary Halloween Goodies the OFG girls have come up with~~ if you aren't afraid!

2008-07-30T00:21:00.003-05:00

OFG FALL CELEBRATION is HERE on ETSY!!

The guys and girls of the Old Farmhouse Gathering have outdone themselves again! The Fall Celebration has started on etsy, and they have some outstanding peices up for sale. You will have to take some time and go see what they have done this time. You can feel the crunch of leaves under your feet as you stroll through the wonderful items they are offering. Take your time--grab a cup of warm cider and enjoy it--you don't want to miss anything! There will be Treasuries galore featuring every wonderful Primitive and shabby items from their shops all month long. It's an excellent time to shop for that perfect peice to add to your Fall decorating. Get ahead of your friends and neighbors with a special handmade item from one of the OFG members! You will glad you did! Look below for a good sampling of whats being seen on etsy. If you spot something you like--better go grab it quick--they are going fast!

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title_description&search_query=OFG+Fall+Celebration

Prims on Etsy!

2008-07-05T10:37:00.005-05:00

What a surprise I found today! One of the staff on Etsy did a big , beautiful article on Primitives today! She featured many of the shops from OFG and did the shops Honors. Here's the link if you want to read--Top 10:Americana Primitives---

http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/spotlight/article/top-10-americana-primitives/2127/

Our own Joyce of everydaysies won 1st plase on the list!! How cool is that!! It's wonderful to see we have a friend on etsy--go check it out! She also told everyone to check out the OFG Team if they wanted to see more!

OFG SUMMER CHALLENGE IS HERE!!

2008-06-25T01:22:00.003-05:00

The Summer Challenge is here! The girls in the Old Farmhouse sure have been busy the last couple of weeks! We have 40 entries this time--and they are outstanding! Scroll down to see what they have come up with. You can see them all on etsy by clicking the OFG Farmhouse link in the upper left hand corner of this blog. All entries are for sale! Think of the decorating possibilities for Summer! Please go in and take a look around in their shops and see what wonderful tings they have to offer. Think of the gas you will save! That's downright Patriotic right there! Shop OFG on etsy for Uncle Sam this Summer!

OFG SUMMER CHALLENGE

2008-06-24T01:35:00.002-05:00

It's almost time for the Summer Chalenge to start! I wish I could show you what some of the entries look like--but you will just have to wait. I will tell you--we have some outstanding entries! Red, White, and Blue wonderful! Check back on the 25th and you can see them all!

2008-06-06T12:26:00.001-05:00

Summer Challenge is on!

2008-06-06T12:01:00.002-05:00

The Summer Challenge for OFG is on! We are doing a Patriotic Theme this time. I'm getting excited thinking about all the great entries this will have. The OFG girls have so much talent, I know there will be some fantastic pieces! It will listed on etsy June 25th. Be watching for it! We will have a vote for the entries here on the blog, so be sure to come and make your choices. I have also heard there will be "Specials" being offered during the challenge, so make sure to check on those too!

2008-05-20T02:54:00.000-05:00